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Buzz News Roundup, 2/6

BuzzSugar — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:42:28 PST

Reuters has an appreciation of Beatles spiritual mentor Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who died overnight.
Brittany Murphy may be Lindsay Lohan's replacement in the dark comedy Poor Things, writes Hollywood Reporter.
Billboard has news that Metallica, Pearl Jam, and Kanye West will headline Bonnaroo this year - and not Led Zeppelin, as some sources erroneously reported.
ComingSoon reports that Josh Brolin may go from playing George W. Bush to playing the new Terminator.
Debra Messing has nabbed a role in the family dramedy Humboldt Park, Variety reports.
Zap2It has the news that Casey Affleck is attached to star in a film adaptation of Tom Epperson's period noir drama The Kind One.
The Selma Blair/Molly Shannon show Kath and Kim has been given a series order by NBC, writes Hollywood Reporter.
According to ComingSoon, Emilio Estevez's directorial follow-up to Bobby will be a social drama titled The Public, which will be set in a library.
Late-night host (and new citizen) Craig Ferguson will host the annual White House Correspondents Dinner, Variety reports.

LC Preps For the Long Weekend With a Starbucks Stop

Lauren Turner — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:58:23 PDT

Lauren Conrad picked up an iced drink at a Starbucks in Santa Monica yesterday afternoon. She wore a sweet denim look and carried her trusty Balenciaga bag. Lauren was joined by a female pal for the coffee run, rather than her boyfriend. LC and William Tell went public last weekend when they stepped out together in Brentwood. The couple has apparently been dating for a few months after meeting through mutual friends. Whether LC spends the Memorial Day holiday with her man or not, she seems to be prepping for a getaway, and she recently shared packing tips on her website.

Nighttime Fasting: A New Way to Lose Weight?

Shape — Thu, 24 May 2012 04:09:52 PDT

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to Cynthia Sass, a registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health.

If you couldn’t let anything cross your lips from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., but you were allowed to eat anything you wanted for eight hours a day and still lose weight, would you try it? That’s the apparent bottom line of a rat study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, which recently stirred up the weight loss pot.

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Scientists put groups of mice on different diet regimens for 100 days. One group of rodents ate healthy food while animals in two of the groups chowed down on high-fat, high-calorie feed. Half of the junk food eaters were allowed to munch whenever they wanted to while the others only had access to feed for the eight hours they were most active. The conclusion: even though they ate a fatty diet, the mice who were forced to fast for 16 hours were almost as lean as those who ate the healthy fare. Interestingly, the round the clock junk food eaters became obese and developed health problems, even though they consumed about the same amount of fat and calories as the time-restricted junk food fed mice.

See if a nutritionist thinks nighttime fasting works after the break!

Secret Job Search Tip That Will Give You a Leg Up on Your Competition

Emily Co — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:54:26 PDT

Doing research on a company is one of the first steps to tailoring your job application and prepping for an interview. One of the more common ways people learn about the company is by googling it and seeing what kind of articles pop up in their search. Another way is to read the company's "FAQ" or "About Us" section. But if you rely on those sources alone, you will be only scraping the surface of the company. You'll also be reading the same things other competing job candidates will be reading. To get a leg up on your competitors, check out these little known sources:

10-K filing. It's very possible that the company you are applying to is public (which means it's trading on the stock market), and all public companies have to file a 10-K filing. The Form 10-K is basically an annual report compiled by companies that summarizes the firm's performance and backs it up with data. You'll be able to see information on where the firm is going, what they're investing in, their competition, and where the majority of their revenue comes from. You'll be able to discern the firm's strengths and weaknesses, which will be helpful when you're figure out what value you can bring to the company. You can usually find the 10-K document in the investor's section of the corporate website or the SEC's website.
Annual report. The annual report is a different document from the 10-K and is pretty much a summary of the 10-K findings with less numbers and details and is in a format that is easier for laymen to understand. Reading the annual report and 10-K filing will help you have a better sense of what direction the company wants to take and its future goals. Having this knowledge will make it easier for you to better align your answers with the company's goals.
Press releases. The press releases can be found in the "Press" section of the corporate website and are official documents stating company announcements. It's helpful to read these documents because they are usually up to date and you'll have a good sense of what kind of image the company wants to present and what's important to the company.
Competitor's documents. When you're done reading up on your dream company, be sure to check out similar documents on its competitor's website. This will help you learn more about the industry and help you come up with new suggestions that your target company will be interested in exploring. Companies are always on top of what their competitors are doing, so your hiring manager will be impressed to know that you've done your research.

5 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Paying For College

LearnVest — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:15:23 PDT

Paying for college is such a complex issue. LearnVest helps simplify it by answering some key questions in regard to paying tuition.

If you believe everything you read, then you might think you need to be a Rockefeller to have kids.

That, of course, isn't the case.

Yes, kids are expensive, and thinking about paying for a college education can be scary and frustrating . . . but that's where we come in.

As with everything else in life, figuring out what to do about your kid's college savings is all about the planning, says Stephany Kirkpatrick, CFP, LearnVest's director of financial planning. Depending on where you are in life right now and how old your kids are, you may have questions about how to set up a 529 plan (which is an education savings plan designed to help families set aside funds for future college costs), what to look for, and when to start saving.

If you're pregnant or have a newborn and are starting to think about this, then good for you! The earlier you get started socking away cash for their college, the easier it will be. You'll learn a lot in this article, but you should also check out our Baby on Board Bootcamp, which will tell you everything you need to know - financially - to be ready for a baby. It includes 529 advice, as well as financial tips on everything from putting together a will and picking out a life insurance policy to buying nursery basics.
If your kid is slightly older and you’ve done your research but haven’t yet started saving in a 529 plan, then first read the four mistakes to avoid when choosing a 529 plan, and then check out the different college savings plans available to you.
If this is the first you’re thinking about it, no matter your kid's ageI, then don't worry about it. You have to start somewhere!

Read on for more.

Lauren Conrad Goes Public With Her New Man William Tell

Allie Merriam — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:27:00 PDT

Lauren Conrad and her new boyfriend William Tell went public over the weekend! The couple got lunch together on Saturday not far from her home in the LA neighborhood of Brentwood. LC and William were first linked a month ago after seeing each other for a low-key few months. William, a law student at the University of Southern California, reportedly met Lauren through mutual friends. Things seem to be going well for LC and William. She tweeted just this morning, "Have a feeling this might be the best week ever. . . " William is Lauren's first serious love interest since splitting from Kyle Howard last year.

Exclusive, Early Access to James Perse's Summer Sale

PopSugar Shop — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:55:00 PDT

With all of this warm weather we're experiencing, there's no better time than the present to be draped in luscious, lightweight knits. Our personal choice? James Perse, of course. Especially when such a wide selection of the designer's Summer collection is going on sale - and a big sale at that. Join PopSugar Shop as they give you early access to James Perse's current sample sale, a full two days before it goes live to the public. We recommend you shop now before your size runs out; after all, that would be a travesty.

Miranda Kerr Shows Stomach During a Hot Sydney Photo Shoot

Lauren Turner — Mon, 21 May 2012 06:39:46 PDT

Miranda Kerr got in front of the camera for a photo shoot in Sydney on Friday. She showed off her abs in a short top and oversized skirt as she struck a variety of poses. Miranda's been in her native Australia for the last week and has been juggling work and family during her stay. She and son Flynn met up with her mom and grandmother last weekend, but the star was solo to hit the red carpet for the Style Awards, where she donned a sexy gown. Miranda is also looking hot on the cover of InStyle Australia's June issue. She opened up to the publication about her personal style, which she says is inspired by Audrey Hepburn and Angelina Jolie.

Celebrities You Should Like on Facebook

Allie Merriam — Sat, 19 May 2012 08:53:25 PDT

Facebook made history by going public yesterday and making themselves the world's third largest IPO. The social network has an estimated value over $100 billion, and the worth stems from billions of devoted users. Plenty of our favorite stars use Facebook to connect with their own fans. We've rounded up a look at the celebrities you should like on Facebook and be sure to like PopSugar to stay up-to-date on entertainment news and photos!

The Hottest Spots in the World For Design Inspiration: Morocco, Britain, Cuba, and Two Other Amazing Destinations

Guest Writer — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:56:53 PDT

We're thrilled to present a post from Ashley Read at SFA Design. Ashley recently attended the Los Angeles design event, Legends, and reported back to us on the latest trends and inspirations from the event.

Named "LA's premier destination for home design" by House Beautiful, the La Cienega Design Quarter is chock-full of the hottest interior design studios, showrooms, and galleries. Until recently, this chic neighborhood has been a trade secret among design professionals, but with the 4th Annual Legends of La Cienega event coming to a close, it seems that the LCDQ is a secret no more!

For those not yet in the know, the Legends event is a who's who gathering of the top designers, design publications, and vendors, similar to the West Week events, but in a more relaxed, neighborly setting. Each year comes with a relevant theme: last year celebrated art, and for 2012, Legends designers shared their international inspirations via "Windows to the World," complete with panel discussions and window displays depicting an exciting array of location-based inspirations from Abu Dhabi to Antarctica, Kenya to Côte d'Azur.

Attending all of the amazing panel discussions was a real eye-opener and definitely caused me to add a few new spots to my "travel bucket list!" Check out a few international inspiration tips we picked up from the A-list Legends panelists, and instead of Paris or Tuscany, try looking to Fes, Morocco, or Vietnam as your next design muse . . .